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FM03 WZL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,576 mi
Last recorded107,576 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 WZL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 107,576 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 107,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 104,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 May 2014 104,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f driving light inop

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 103,347 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 103,347 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake discs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat sheild insecure near steering rack

Front Number Plate Small Crack

N/S/F Fog lamp inop and smashed

N/S/R subrame mount bolt washer missing but frame secure

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

key doesn't work in drivers door

Fail 23 Feb 2012 100,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

key doesn't work in drivers door

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,752 miles

front and rear brake disc lightly pitted with rust

Fail 17 Feb 2011 98,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc lightly pitted with rust

Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,212 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2008 81,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2007 72,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,692 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 58,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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FM03 WZL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 WZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM03 WZL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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